Canton Public 9th Grade School

634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Canton Public 9th Grade School serves 260 students in grades 9. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canton Public 9th Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Canton Public 9th Grade School's student population of 260 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
260 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Canton Public 9th Grade School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
20-29%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
13%
4%
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Black
87%
47%
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White
n/a
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
This chart display the diversity score of Canton Public 9th Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canton Public 9th Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Canton Public 9th Grade School?
The graduation rate of Canton Public 9th Grade School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Canton Public 9th Grade School?
260 students attend Canton Public 9th Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Canton Public 9th Grade School students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton Public 9th Grade School?
Canton Public 9th Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canton Public 9th Grade School offer ?
Canton Public 9th Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Canton Public 9th Grade School part of?
Canton Public 9th Grade School is part of Canton Public School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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